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Tanzania Under Canvas
Featuring High Comfort Camps
Have you ever imagined drifting into sleep as a lion’s roar echoes through the night, joined by the haunting, high-pitched chorus of hyenas and the distant majestic trumpet of elephants? Picture yourself waking to freshly brewed coffee brought to your tent at dawn. Then head out on the golden plains as the sun rises and the Africa wildlife comes alive.
At night sit around a crackling fire, exchanging stories of your day in the bush. Perhaps you feared that chasing such a wild dream required sacrificing your comforts. In truth, you will leave little in comfort behind as you step into your tent and relax after the days safari.
Tanzania Under Canvas provides an authentic safari with a high standard of accommodations, food, and services. Camp standards vary greatly, even when designated as deluxe or higher. Born Free Tented Safari camps in our portfolio will be recommended to meet your comfort level.
TENTED CAMP PICTURES: Descriptions are general as camp standards do vary. Be sure you are familiar with the camps standards that are recommended for your safari.
Scroll for tent picture samples:
Top row: Seasonal Mobile Camp; Permanent Tented Camp - Migration Camp;
Second Row: Migration Camp Bathroom; Mobile Camp Bathroom.
PERMANENT TENTED CAMPS or Tented Lodges: Permanent camps are the classic "Out of Africa" experience, blending nostalgic adventure with the comforts of a traditional lodge. Primarily built with canvas sides on elevated or cement platforms, these structures provide full protection from the outside elements. Bathrooms are ensuite with flush toilets and running hot water.
The phrase 'tented lodges' is designated to properties that have hotel standards, built on permanent bases, full bathroom facilities yet capture the ambience of a tented camp by having walls of canvas. They are generally a gold or platinum standard.
SEASONAL MOBILE CAMPS: Mobile camps are relocated throughout the year and coordinate their location to access migration patterns. While maintaining a nomadic spirit, they offer a sophisticated level of comfort, utilizing refined yet lightweight furnishings that distinguish them from the permanent camps.
Your Born Free Tanzania Safari Guide is one of the most important keys in making your safari a success. On Tanzania Under Canvas, you will have the same guide throughout your trip, bringing a welcomed continuity and their ability to anticipate your needs. Your guide will bring unrivaled knowledge, a touch of humor, and a warmth that you will welcome each day.
Key considerations for maximizing game viewing:
December- March: Southern Serengeti/Ndutu (Calving season, less crowded)
Late May-July: Western Corridor/Grumeti section of the Serengeti
July-September: Excellent resident wildlife Central and Northern Serengeti
The migration splits to Tarangire National Park
October-December: Northern Serengeti when herds return from the Mara
Featured Inclusions:
Flight from Serengeti to Arusha
Unlimited Game Drives (Nature walks & Maasai village visit included on request)
All meals on safari
Born Free Concierge Service
East Africa Medical Evacuation Limited Membership
Born Free customized backpack, luggage tags
Personalized & bound final itinerary
Journey Priced From: Call for current rates.
Rates are in US dollars, based on double room, including current taxes, park & fuel fees.
Highlights
- Choice of Tented Camp Standards
- Exclusive Born Free Safari Guide throughout Safari
- Itinerary Optimized for Best Game Viewing Opportunities
- In-Depth Serengeti Safari (Visits Two Distinctive Regions)
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara
- Unlimited Game Drives (according to park regulations)
- Unobstructed Views from Special Open Top Vehicles
- Flight from Serengeti to Arusha
- Nature Walks
- Meet the Maasai
- Ancient Man Site at Olduvai Gorge & Museum
- Sundowners in the Bush
- Treetop Walkway in Lake Manyara
- Binoculars & Cool Boxes in Vehicle
- Hot-Air Balloon Safari (optional)
Is this your dream trip?
Tanzania Under Canvas is not a rugged camping safari with small tents and bedrolls, but a very high-quality experience. If you always want the adventure of camping without the inconveniences, this is the right safari for you. Tented safaris are generally more expensive than the huge lodges due to the high degree of personalized service and the limited occupancy of the property.
Be sure to discuss your requirements with your Born Free Safari Specialist. It is most important to understand the exact standards of camps. We will be sure to discuss your comfort level and recommend the camp that will provide you with the best fit for your trip.
Tailor-Made Itinerary: Tanzania Under Canvas can be tailored to suit your vision and specifications. Perhaps stay only a night or two in a camp, then the rest in lodges, or add a visit to the chimps of Gombe, the gorillas in Uganda, or a beach stay in Zanzibar. Your research has led you to Born Free. Now let our Specialists tailor your journey the way you want to experience it.
Pictures top row from left to right: Permanent Camp; Seasonal Camp; Sample Bathrooms; Tented Lodge
